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| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 15:23 #68862 | |
jimgos2005
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Can anyone tell me whats the normal platform for London Midland trains reversing at Birmingham that come from Euston as I am going there tuesday and want to direct the person im meeting to the right platform. Thanks in advance. Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 15:25 #68863 | |
headshot119
4869 posts |
" said:Can anyone tell me whats the normal platform for London Midland trains reversing at Birmingham that come from Euston as I am going there tuesday and want to direct the person im meeting to the right platform.There isn't really a concept of "normal" platforms at New Street, the service pattern is that complicated that last minute changes are unavoidable. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 15:36 #68864 | |
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delticfan
476 posts |
When I worked at New St upto 2001. as I recall the Euston 'locals' used to use normally 2/3a or occasionally 1a. But headshot's comment of no fixed platform may apply in times of service disruption. Hope I haven't muddied the waters too much. Mal. Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 19:48 #68877 | |
Steamer
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Take a look at the 'Arrivals' board- this will list the arrival time and origin station. I don't know where it is at New Street, but it'll be somewhere on the main concourse. From what I've seen when writing my New Street TT, they're typically booked into 3A, 4A or 5A, but as previous posters have said booked platforms are largely academic at New St. "Don't stress/ relax/ let life roll off your backs./ Except for death and paying taxes/ everything in life.../ is only for now." (Avenue Q) Last edited: 05/02/2015 at 19:48 by Steamer Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 19:56 #68878 | |
KymriskaDraken
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Why not meet on the concourse?
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| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 20:07 #68879 | |
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tjfrancis
358 posts |
most of the time steamer is right but most euston trains wll come in and out of 4a some times 6a,3a or 5a
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| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 20:18 #68882 | |
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AndyG
1835 posts |
" said:Why not meet on the concourse?Think it's a common set of gates on the concourse anyway, not per platform. I can only help one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look too good either. Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 20:22 #68884 | |
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Danny252
1461 posts |
" said:" said:Always has been since I've used New Street (although things may have changed with the complete remodelling upstairs) - although in my experience the barriers are either open and unmanned, or with manual ticket checking during such busy times that they're happy as long as you flash something orange when barging past!Why not meet on the concourse?Think it's a common set of gates on the concourse anyway, not per platform. Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 21:45 #68893 | |
postal
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" said:" said:Straight through the gates for Tango Man then." said:Always has been since I've used New Street (although things may have changed with the complete remodelling upstairs) - although in my experience the barriers are either open and unmanned, or with manual ticket checking during such busy times that they're happy as long as you flash something orange when barging past!Why not meet on the concourse?Think it's a common set of gates on the concourse anyway, not per platform. “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 21:53 #68895 | |
Peter Bennet
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For what it's worth: Here's the advanced platform information for Tuesday. And here's today's actual platform use. Peter I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |
| Platform Numbers 05/02/2015 at 21:59 #68896 | |
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Danny252
1461 posts |
Another thought that comes to mind is the fact that major stations have arrivals boards for exactly this purpose...
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